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Get out and vote, says Nichols
The head of the Catholic Church in England and Wales is urging people to get out and vote ahead of the general election on 4 July.

Christian reactions to Trump's guilty verdict
Leaders in the Evangelical community, which has constituted an important part of the former president's base throughout his political career, weighed in on Thursday's verdict.

Notre Dame cross welcomed by Christian world
The reinstallation of the cross at Notre Dame Cathedral has been welcomed by Christians across the world.

Global Christian community invited to gather in 25 hours of prayer and worship
"For the first time in history, the entire global Church is actually able to gather. So we are inviting all 2.5 billion people who love Jesus to come together to pray, to see stories of the church, and to commission them to become missionaries wherever they are to reach the ends of the earth."

Sacked Christian lecturer defends homosexuality comments at tribunal
Dr Aaron Edwards told the tribunal he was open about his views on homosexuality and that they should not have come as a surprise to the Christian college that sacked him.

Elderly Christian critically wounded in Pakistan after false blasphemy charge
An elderly Christian was fighting for his life in the hospital after a Muslim mob in Pakistan attempted to kill him due to a neighbour falsely accusing him of burning pages of the Quran, his family said.

European bishops accuse Turkey of diluting 'historical roots of Christian presence in the country'
European bishops have condemned the recent decision by Turkish authorities to convert the Church of Saint Saviour in Chora, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Istanbul, into a mosque, calling it an effort to dilute the historical roots of Christianity in the country.

Scotland abortion figures reach record high
The number of abortions in Scotland last year reached a record high, prompting calls for the "urgent" reinstatement of in-person consultations before every abortion.

Thousands sign petition protesting Progress Pride flags on London's Regent Street
Nearly 20,000 people have signed a petition protesting plans to display Progress Pride flags along one of London's most famous thoroughfares.

Russell Brand says first month as a Christian has been 'beautiful'
Brand said he was "learning" a lot and still had so much more to learn but that the journey so far had been "beautiful".

Pope Francis apologises for using homophobic slurs while saying 'no' to gay priests
The pope used the Italian term 'frociaggine,' a rarely used derogatory word to describe flamboyant gay attitudes.

Free Church of Scotland expresses sorrow over historical slavery links
The Free Church of Scotland has expressed "sorrow" over the "historical sins" of members of the denomination in relation to slavery.

Christians must advocate for end to war, say bishops
The International Affairs department of the Catholic Bishops' Conference of England and Wales has released a new document that presents a Catholic approach to issues around arms control and disarmament.

1,500-year-old church drawings shed light on early pilgrimages
"Pilgrims visited the church and left their personal mark in the form of ship drawings on its walls."

Somali convert attacked by Muslim relatives over his Christian faith
A Somali Christian convert faced a brutal attack from his Muslim relatives, leading to severe injuries and separation from his wife and five children.

Sudan's Christians fear the world has abandoned them
With the world's focus on ongoing wars in Europe and the Middle East, the victims of a conflict in Africa fear that they are at risk of being forgotten and are calling on the West to remember their plight.